European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(29)
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Abstract
Herein
we
report
the
first
mesoionic
carbene
(MIC)‐Mn(I)
complex
Mn‐bim‐MIC
imz
derived
from
imidazolylidene
motif.
Structurally
octahedral
Mn(I)
was
assembled
with
an
anionic
benzimidazolato‐anchored
MIC‐based
bidentate
ligand
(
bim‐MIC
)
and
four
CO
ligands,
as
supported
by
detailed
characterization
using
NMR
FTIR
spectroscopy,
mass
spectrometry,
single
crystal
X‐ray
diffraction
study.
We
reckoned
that
would
provide
a
robust
stable
bonding
centre,
also
enhance
electron
density
at
centre
through
its
stronger
σ‐donating/weaker
π‐accepting
property.
These
structural
electronic
attributes
triggered
to
exploit
in
catalytic
hydrogenation
of
N‐heteroarenes,
where
efficient
hydride
(Mn−H)
delivery
is
key
step.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 4211 - 4248
Published: March 5, 2024
Catalytic
transfer
hydrogenation
(CTH)
methodology
has
drawn
profound
attention
of
researchers
as
an
economical
and
environmentally
benign
alternate
to
conventional
method.
Unlike
method,
CTH
exhibits
better
reaction
efficiency
atom
economy,
it
makes
use
simple,
easily
accessible,
low-cost
hydrogen
sources.
Current
research
on
reactions
is
oriented
toward
the
development
non-noble-metal-based
catalysts
due
their
high
abundance
potential
large-scale
applicability.
In
this
Review,
different
organic
transformation
reactions,
such
nitroarenes,
nitriles,
alkenes,
alkynes,
carbonyl
compounds,
hydrogenolysis,
reductive
amination,
formylation
using
sources
have
been
summarized
comprehensively.
addition,
synthesis
strategies
heterogeneous
structure–activity
relationship
involving
metal–support
interaction,
single-atom
catalysis,
synergistic
effect
are
highlighted.
Furthermore,
optimization
parameters─such
temperature,
time,
solvents,
additives─for
enhancing
catalytic
activity
selectivity
product
discussed
in
detail.
This
Review
provides
detailed
insights
into
recent
progress
made
with
a
specific
focus
catalyst
development,
sources,
mechanistic
exploration.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14)
Published: March 7, 2024
Abstract
Direct
asymmetric
hydrogenation
(AH)
and
transfer
(ATH)
are
among
the
most
efficient
approaches
to
produce
chiral
building
blocks.
Recently,
these
types
of
transformations
have
witnessed
a
shift
towards
use
molecular
catalysts
based
on
earth‐abundant
transition
metals
due
their
ready
availability,
economic
advantage,
novel
properties.
With
particular
regard
manganese,
catalyst
development
has
seen
both
efficiency
substrate
scope
in
AH
ATH
greatly
improved,
with
emergence
large
number
well‐defined
Mn‐complexes
employed
this
field.
The
reaction
includes
C=O
bonds,
reduction
C=N
bonds
reductive
C=C
bonds.
Herein,
our
survey
area
focuses
catalytic
activity
such
complexes,
versatility
routes
convert
substrates
target
molecules.
We
consider
collected
findings
article
will
be
helpful
reader
by
providing
an
insight
into
ligand
design,
thereby
aiding
future
development.
Moreover,
review
is
aimed
at
highlighting
remarkable
progress
made
last
seven
years
manganese
complexes
for
enantioselective
reduction.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(35)
Published: July 3, 2023
The
use
of
bis(NHC)
manganese(I)
complexes
3
as
catalysts
for
the
hydrogenation
esters
was
investigated.
For
that
purpose,
a
series
has
been
synthesized
via
an
improved
two
step
procedure
utilizing
bis(NHC)-BEt3
adducts.
By
applying
with
KHBEt3
additive,
various
aromatic
and
aliphatic
were
hydrogenated
successfully
at
mild
temperatures
low
catalyst
loadings,
highlighting
efficiency
novel
catalytic
system.
versatility
developed
system
further
demonstrated
by
other
substrate
classes
like
ketones,
nitriles,
N-heteroarenes
alkenes.
Mechanistic
experiments
DFT
calculations
indicate
inner
sphere
mechanism
loss
one
CO
ligand
reveal
role
BEt3
cocatalyst.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(22)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
Systematic
modification
of
the
chelating
NHC‐phosphine
ligand
(NHC
=
N
‐heterocyclic
carbene)
in
highly
efficient
ketone
hydrogenation
Mn(I)
catalyst
fac
‐[(Ph
2
PCH
NHC)Mn(CO)
3
Br]
has
been
performed
and
catalytic
activity
resulting
complexes
was
evaluated
using
acetophenone
as
a
benchmark
substrate.
While
variation
phosphine
NHC
moieties
led
to
inferior
results
than
for
parent
system,
incorporation
phenyl
substituent
into
methylene
bridge
improved
performance
by
ca
.
times
providing
maximal
TON
values
range
15000–20000.
Mechanistic
investigation
combining
experimental
computational
studies
allowed
rationalize
this
beneficial
effect
an
enhanced
stabilization
reaction
intermediates
including
anionic
hydride
species
PC(Ph)NHC)Mn(CO)
H]
−
playing
crucial
role
process.
These
highlight
interest
such
carbon
substitution
strategy
being
rarely
employed
design
chemically
non‐innocent
ligands.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(23), P. 3385 - 3396
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Efficient
hydrogenation
of
N-heterocycles
employing
low-cost
and
easy-to-access
catalysts
is
highly
desirable
as
the
corresponding
hydrogenated
have
significant
importance.
Herein,
we
disclosed
well-defined
phosphine-free
Mn-catalyzed
effective
transfer
(TH)
various
using
ammonia
borane
hydrogen
source.
In
this
work,
a
series
Mn(I)
complexes
were
synthesized
to
investigate
importance
ligand
backbone
containing
benzimidazole
N–H,
amine
soft
sulfur
atom.
Reactivity
studies
these
Mn
revealed
that
proton-responsive
Mn1
complex
bearing
N–H
proton
benzimidazole,
amine,
hemilabile
arm
was
found
be
most
effective.
The
capability
procedure
verified
by
synthesis
several
biologically
active
compounds.
Mechanistic
pathways
established
performing
control
reactions
kinetic
experiments.
Organic Process Research & Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(4), P. 937 - 948
Published: March 21, 2024
Significant
emphasis
has
been
placed
on
the
development
of
nonprecious
metal
alternatives
to
precious-metal-catalyzed
reactions
due
lower
cost
and
greater
sustainability
they
can
achieve.
This
review
is
part
a
series
describing
advances
in
nonprecious-metal-catalyzed
transformations
published
between
March
June
2023
that
are
relevant
pharmaceutical
process
chemistry.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Despite
significant
advancements
in
ester
hydrogenation
using
homogeneous
metal
catalysts
over
the
past
two
decades,
catalytic
of
sterically
hindered
α-trisubstituted
carboxylic
esters
remains
a
formidable
challenge.
Herein,
we
present
class
imidazole-based
NNP-pincer
manganese
(Mn)
capable
efficiently
hydrogenating
to
their
corresponding
β-trisubstituted
primary
alcohols,
which
are
widely
applied
pharmaceutical
and
fine-chemical
industry.
Under
conditions,
imidazole
moiety
is
deprotonated
by
tBuOK
generate
highly
reactive
anionic
Mn-H
species
with
potassium
countercation.
Mechanistic
studies
reveal
that
cation
this
intermediate
interacts
synergistically
substrate's
carbonyl
group
alkoxide
during
hydrogen
activation.
This
effect
significantly
lowers
energy
barriers
for
both
hydride
transfer
heterolytic
H2
cleavage,
thereby
enhancing
activity.
Leveraging
potent
catalyst,
achieved
diverse
array
carboxylates
(80
examples)
under
mild
conditions.
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
Abstract
Herein,
an
efficient
methodology
for
the
homogeneous
manganese‐catalysed
transfer
hydrogenation
of
N‐heterocycles
by
using
ammonia‐borane
as
a
hydrogen
source
under
mild
reaction
conditions
is
reported.
Good
to
excellent
isolated
yields
are
achieved
applying
PNP
manganese
pincer
complex.
In
reaction,
1,2‐dihydroquinoline
detected
intermediate
NMR
spectra
analysis
and
deuterium
labelling
experiment.
The
catalytic
likely
proceeded
outer‐sphere
pathway
based
on
bifunctional